Robert Downey Jr.’s Son, Indio, Has His Drug Conviction Dismissed

Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Indio Downey, completed his drug diversion program and had his cocaine possession conviction dismissed Tuesday by a Los Angeles judge.

TMZ reports that Indio appeared in court with the 50-year-old Iron Man actor by his side.

The 22-year-old younger Downey voiced his gratitude to Judge Lauren Weis Birnstein during the hearing.

“I would like to say I am truly grateful for the experience I had over the last 20 months in recovery,” said Indio. “I’m so blessed to have my life back. I hope to be an inspiration to work with others in the future.”

“Unfortunately there’s a genetic component to addiction and Indio has likely inherited it,” said Downey Jr. “Also, there is a lot of family support and understanding, and we’re all determined to rally behind him and help him become the man he’s capable of being. We’re grateful to the Sheriff’s Department for their intervention, and believe Indio can be another recovery success story instead of a cautionary tale.”